#myceliatech

[countrymadefoods]

Mycoremediation - the process of using fungi to clean up the environment - is an innovative, yet simple biotechnology inspired by nature being tested at these World Championships. The floating tube developed by WorldPerfect in collaboration with scientists from Aarhus University has been placed in the sea near the gas station, where more than 300 coach boats are supplied with fuel. Accidental spills are then meant to be absorbed by the tube and broken down by the mushroom mycelium. The digestive enzymes of the mycelium can eat oil and other toxic substances. Mushrooms are nature's great decomposers, meaning they are highly effective in breaking down organic matter.

[countrymadefoods]

...entomopathogenic fungi can actually provide a double benefit in the field. The word entomopathogenic refers to “insect” and “disease,” and the fungi causes disease in arthropod pests. In addition, these fungi work in the soil and help plants with nutrient and water absorption, improving plant growth, and ultimately, yield.“Understanding the plant-entomopathogen-arthropod interactions and exploring their potential for overall plant health contributes to sustainable pest management,” (via The What, When, and Why of Using Microbials on Your Farm - Growing Produce)